Peru 1815 Lima 8 Escudo Gold Coin – NGC AU58 WINGS
Peru 1815 Lima JP 8 Escudos – NGC AU58 WINGS
Few coins embody the romance of treasure fleets and revolution quite like the Peruvian 8 Escudos. Struck in 1815 at the Lima Mint under the rule of King Ferdinand VII, this massive gold “doubloon” was the pinnacle of wealth in the Spanish Empire. Where the silver 8 Reales fueled daily trade, the 8 Escudos was reserved for kings, generals, merchants, and adventurers bold enough to carry a fortune in their purse.
This "8 Escudo" gold coin is certified AU58 by NGC, placing it at the edge of Mint State. The added WINGS designation confirms it as the best of the best within its grade—a coin with extraordinary eye appeal and exceptional preservation. Nearly an ounce of rich Peruvian gold (.7616 Troy oz actual gold weight) gives it both historic and tangible value.
Why This Coin Belongs in a Legendary Collection:
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The Gold Doubloon of Pirate Lore – The 8 Escudos is the coin sung about in ballads and feared on the high seas, a prize for privateers and buccaneers.
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Minted in the Age of Revolutions – Struck during the independence struggles that would reshape Latin America and inspire freedom movements across the New World.
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Proudly Peruvian, Globally Coveted – From the mines of the Andes to the courts of Europe and the markets of America, Lima gold was the standard of wealth.
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Investment-Quality Rarity – With its AU58 WINGS pedigree, this coin represents the pinnacle of condition rarity for a type where most examples were heavily circulated or melted.
Golden, exotic, and undeniably powerful. This 1815 Lima 8 Escudos is more than a coin—it’s a statement piece from the age when gold was the measure of empires. Add it to your collection and hold the very doubloon that pirates, patriots, and kings once fought to possess.
| Internal UPC ID | WWN10-L |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lima, Peru |
| Metal Type | Gold |
| Form Factor | Coin |
| Mint or Hallmark | Pero |
| Year of Issue | 1815 |
| Certified Condition | AU58 |
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